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M1.7 Depth: 8.7 km

M1.7 Earthquake near Asasp-Arros, Nouvelle-Aquitaine (France)

UTC time: 2026-09-04 02:20:23 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.7 earthquake was recorded near Asasp-Arros, Nouvelle-Aquitaine (France) on September 4, 2026 at 02:20 UTC. With a focal depth of about 9 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC. France: 16 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.3.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 8.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 8.7 km
Shallow
8.7 km
8.7 km — close to the regional average (6.1 km)
Regional average: 6.1 km
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

Depth classes per USGS

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